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Weekly Market Snapshot: Geopolitical Fog Meets Earnings Season as Markets Grind Higher

Week ending April 24, 2026 | Canadian Money Brief – moneysavings.ca Markets this week found themselves caught between two powerful forces: a roaring U.S. earnings season pushing stocks to fresh records, and a simmering Middle East conflict keeping oil elevated and investor nerves frayed. For Canadians, that makes for a complicated but important picture heading into the last week of April. TSX Composite: Stuck in the Mud The S&P/TSX Composite spent the week trading in a tight band near the 34,000 mark, unable to mount a meaningful rally. Tuesday delivered a sharp blow — the index plunged over 550 points to close at 33,808 as U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks collapsed after U.S. Vice President JD Vance abruptly cancelled his Pakistan trip, where he was set to lead negotiations. Wednesday brought a partial recovery, with the TSX adding roughly 0.4% to close at 33,955 , helped by gains in energy and mining stocks following President Trump's announcement of an indefinite ceasefire ex...

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Common Credit Card Mistakes





 Here are some common credit card mistakes that even high-credit score mavens make:

1. Carrying a balance: Carrying a balance on your credit card can lead to high-interest charges and negatively impact your credit score 1.

2. Using most or all of your credit limit: Using most or all of your credit limit can increase your credit utilization ratio, which can negatively impact your credit score 1.

3. Taking cash advances: Cash advances usually come with high fees and interest rates, making them an expensive way to borrow money 1.

4. Making late payments: Late payments can lead to late fees, increased interest rates, and negatively impact your credit score 1.

5. Chasing rewards: Chasing rewards can lead to overspending and carrying a balance on your credit card, which can negatively impact your credit score 1.



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